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Grade 9-12, Higher Education
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On-Demand Webinar

Bitcoin, FTX, Blockchain and Where We Go From Here

Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: Council for Economic Education
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Objective

In this webinar teachers will be able to:

  • Understand how Bitcoin and other crypto currencies work.
  • Additionally teachers will learn how this new technology will shape and change the current financial market landscape

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Concepts

Economic Systems, Financial Investments, Financial Markets, Income, Markets and Prices, Technology

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Description

This Introduction webinar delivers a comprehensive overview of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and the current state of mind in the industry. Participants will also learn how these technologies are used in cryptocurrencies, and walk through a real-world transaction on the Bitcoin blockchain. Lastly, this webinar will teach the different types of wallets that are used to hold cryptocurrencies.

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